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Commune and city in Donga Department, Benin
Ouaké
Commune and city
Ouaké is located in BeninOuakéOuakéLocation in Benin
Coordinates: 9°39′42″N 1°23′5″E / 9.66167°N 1.38472°E / 9.66167; 1.38472
Country Benin
DepartmentDonga Department
Area
 • Total256 sq mi (663 km)
Population
 • Total74,289
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Ouaké [wa.ke] is a town, arrondissement, and commune in the Donga Department of western Benin. The commune covers an area of 663 square kilometres and as of 2013 had a population of 74,289 people.

Ethnic groups

The Lokpa (or Lukpa) are the predominant ethnic group in Ouake. Ouake is the primary population center for the Lokpa people in Benin.

References

  1. "Ouake". Atlas Monographique des Communes du Benin. Retrieved January 5, 2010.
  2. "Communes of Benin". Statoids. Retrieved January 5, 2010.

9°39′42″N 1°23′5″E / 9.66167°N 1.38472°E / 9.66167; 1.38472

Communes of Benin
Alibori Department
Atakora Department
Atlantique Department
Borgou Department
Collines Department
Donga Department
Kouffo Department
Littoral Department
Mono Department
Ouémé Department
Plateau Department
Zou Department
Arrondissements of the Donga Department
Bassila
Copargo
Djougou
Ouaké


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